Gov. Deal outlines severe weather response plans

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal has outlined an action plan to address future severe weather events based on an internal review he ordered after Georgia was caught unprepared for a winter storm in late January.

Deal said Tuesday that some components of the plan have already been implemented — Georgia was hit with an ice storm in mid-February.

The heads of several state agencies responsible for public safety, emergency response and transportation recommended an overhaul of the Ready Georgia application and upgrading the Department of Transportation's equipment and storage capabilities.